At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead BIM coordination for major rail projects and drive digital engineering innovation.
- Company: Join SMEC, a global leader in engineering and infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, and 18 weeks paid parental leave.
- Other info: Supportive culture promoting diversity, inclusion, and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on iconic infrastructure projects while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in rail projects, strong BIM/CAD skills, and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries. Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team where collaboration and innovation are encouraged.
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation. With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.
We are currently seeking a Senior BIM Coordinator to join our Rail & Metro team in Brisbane. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of ANZ’s most significant infrastructure projects while supporting ongoing growth across our digital engineering capability. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive the effective implementation of BIM across projects, ensuring high-quality, coordinated digital delivery outcomes. You will bring a strong technical background, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to support and mentor team members in BIM best practice. You will have a strong understanding of BIM and CAD methodologies, with hands-on experience across the Autodesk suite, and be confident in supporting the setup, management and optimisation of BIM workflows across complex infrastructure projects.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be Able to Demonstrate:
- 6+ years’ experience working on rail transport & infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of BIM and CAD technologies, particularly the Autodesk suite (e.g. Civil 3D, Navisworks, Revit)
- Experience in BIM implementation, including model setup, coordination, and workflow management
- Ability to monitor, audit and review BIM utilisation across projects to ensure best practice outcomes
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
- Relevant qualification (Bachelor, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a related field)
SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender-equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career. As a family-friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.
Senior BIM Coordinator, Rail & Metro in Brisbane employer: Surbana Jurong
SMEC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration within a global engineering consultancy. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee growth, including access to mentoring and sponsorship programs, SMEC empowers its staff to thrive in their careers while contributing to iconic rail projects across Australia. The inclusive environment fosters diversity and supports work-life balance, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
